Amendments

Question 1

4th Amendment

Answer 1

Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government

Question 2

5th Amendment

Answer 2

Can’t be tried twice for the same crime under the same jurisdiction, right to a grand jury, due process, double jeopardy, plead the fifth (protection against self-incrimination)

Question 3

6th Amendment

Answer 3

Right to speedy and public trial, impartial jury, witnesses at trial, legal representation/attorney, to right to confront witnesses during the trial, and to be informed/aware of criminal charges

Question 4

7th Amendment

Answer 4

Right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value

Question 5

8th Amendment

Answer 5

Cruel and unusual punishment (not including death penalty unless against minors or those with disabilities) and protects from excessive bail and fines (discretionary)

Question 6

10th Amendment

Answer 6

Fed gov only has right to enforce federal laws in the constitution; every other law is the state’s responsibility

Question 7

11th Amendment

Answer 7

People cannot sue state they’re not a resident of

Question 8

13th Amendment

Answer 8

Abolition of slavery except as criminal punishment

Question 9

14th Amendment

Answer 9

Right to life, liberty, and property can’t be deprived or taken away without due process of law